Welcome to the website of 'The International 12 foot Dinghy Class Association'

When Southport solicitor and amateur boat designer George Cockshott, entered a design competition in 1913, little could he have envisaged that the boat that
he drew would still be sailing 100 years later. Cockshott's 12 Foot Dinghy went on to become the first small boat to gain international status and
was selected for the 1920 and 1928 Olympic Games. Although outclassed by modern boats, its endearing character ensures that it is still sailed and raced
enthusiastically by near-fanatical owners around the world.
No fewer than 171 Dinghies assembled in the Netherlands during June 2014 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the 12' Dinghy
in that country! Since then the Class has continued to prosper in the Netherlands, Italy and Japan, and fleets are growing in various other countries
including France, Switzerland and Austria.

In 2019 the Travemünder Woche will celebrate its 130th anniversary. For this special jubilee the Lübecker Yacht-Club would like to welcome the former Olympic 12ft Dinghy class to Travemünde.

The regatta will be part of the international GEORGE COCKSHOTT TROPHY. Therefore it will be open to all 12ft Dinghies (GRP, wooden, classic and modern).
The Lübecker Yacht-Club (LYC) and the 12' Dinghy Flotte-Nord look forward to welcoming you to wonderful days in Travemünde.